Randy Taylor was found guilty of first-degree murder in commission of an abduction and abduction with intent to defile in the case of Alexis Murphy, 17. A jury recommended life imprisonment on both charges, and sentencing will take place in July.

It took the jury one day to render its verdict. Deliberations started Wednesday evening.

Murphy disappeared last August. She was last seen at a gas station in Lovingston. Authorities found her car several days later in an Albemarle County parking lot.

The trial lasted six days. After prosecutors wrapped up their case Wednesday morning, the defense called five witnesses and rested.